Public Notice and Comment Opportunities

Public comments on agenda items and non-agenda items are welcome at any regularly scheduled public Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. Please see the Commission meeting schedule for dates and additional details. 

The following items are available for public comment, according to the opening and closing dates indicated:

Public Notices


Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) Rule Hearing

On July 11, 2025, at 9 AM CST, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will conduct a public, permanent rule hearing on Rule Chapter 1660-02-12 (Rule and Regulations for Boating Education).  Members of the public may make comment in person at the meeting of the TFWC or through written public comment. 

Written Public Comment must be made by July 3, 2025, to the email address: twra.rulescomments@tn.gov and must have the following in the subject line of the email:  BOATING SAFETY COURSE. 

Notice of Rule Making Hearing:  1660-02-12 Notice of Hearing        REDLINE of changes:   REDLINE 1660-02-12 Rule Amendment


Notice of Grant TN-W-F23AF01303 Environmental Compliance

The environmental compliance evaluation review under the National Environmental Policy Act for work proposed under grant TN-W-F23AF01303 is complete. No further environmental documentation is required for the construction of Doe Mountain Shooting Range in Johnson County, Tennessee.

FONSI Doe Mountain Shooting Range Notice of Decision

FONSI Doe Mountain Shooting Range

Public Comment Opportunities 


Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Agricultural Field Leases (Farm Contracts)

Revenue Leases on Agricultural parcels


Public Meetings


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